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Duration of Bachelor’s degrees

The period of time required to earn your bachelor’s degree depends on the field of study, varies among universities, and is influenced by the education system of the country where you will be studying.

For instance, various bachelor's programs have differing durations, as outlined below:

  • Bachelor of Linguistics: between 3 – 4 years. 

  • Bachelor of Nursing: between 2 – 4 years. 

  • Bachelor of Architecture: 5 years. 

  • Bachelor of Physics: 4 years. 

  • Bachelor of Literature: between 3 – 4 years. 

  • Bachelor of Medicine: 6 years.

Bachelor requirements 

Bachelor's admission requirements vary depending on the university and field of study. Typically, when applying for a program at leading universities in countries like Australia, the USA, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, or Ireland, you'll need the following:

  • Application form 

  • Resume 

  • Accredited basic education degree 

  • Transcripts for your school degree or courses 

  • Statement of Purpose 

  • GMAT or GRE scores 

  • Recommendation letters 

  • English language test, such as IELTS or TOEFL 

  • Application fee 

What are the most popular bachelor majors? 

When contemplating enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program, it's beneficial to explore the prevalent degree programs and majors. Over the past decade, the annual count of bachelor’s degrees awarded has surged into the millions. The most commonly awarded bachelor’s degree majors include:

  • Business 

  • Social sciences 

  • History 

  • Health & Medicine 

  • Education 

  • Psychology 

  • Visual & Performing Arts 

  • Biological & Biomedical sciences 

  • Mass Communication & Journalism 

  • Engineering 

  • Literature 

 
Interested in studying abroad? Reach out to an IDP Education counselor today to access the latest information about admission requirements for your program and secure your place at your dream university in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland!